NMU's 'Transformative Leaders' Selected

Forty-three former faculty, staff and administrators have been selected as “transformative leaders” as part of Northern Michigan University's 125th anniversary celebration, based on their significant positive impacts on the university. The selections were made after a committee reviewed nominations and additional historical records.

“These individuals, and countless others, have helped Northern thrive and grow throughout the years, continuously revitalizing the campus and leaving a lasting impact that we are able to see and benefit from today,” said Anne Dahlman, NMU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Success.  

Selection committee members were: History Professor Emeritus Russ Magnaghi; NMU Archivist Marcus Robyns; Dean of Library and Instructional Support Leslie Warren; Provost Fellow and Associate Professor of Geography Weronika Kusek; and Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey. 

More information on the history of the university and individual contributions of campus members can be found via the following sources: 

• UPLINK, the U.P. Digitization Network collection led by the Central U.P. and NMU Archives
• The late Miriam Hilton's book, Northern Michigan University: The First 75 Years
• Magnaghi's book, A Sense of Time: The Encyclopedia of Northern Michigan University

Listed below are the 43 transformative leaders throughout Northern's history, in ascending order from earliest start date to most recent. Current employees were not eligible for this distinction.